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New roof snagging in Gallows Green, Essex
Wondering about the new roof at a property in Gallows Green? You can book new roof snagging in Gallows Green and across Essex.
- Gaps at new flashings
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Gallows Green
The best time for snagging is before the final payment while the roofer can still come back easily. If you’ve already paid, check before any defects or warranty period runs out. That leaves time to raise what we find. You get a written list of snags with photos, ready to pass on in good time. If you are worried about signs of condensation in the roof space and gaps at new flashings, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Gallows Green are listed or sit in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Where
- Gallows Green (CO6)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
The survey, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about one to two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Around Gallows Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You let us know what work was done and when.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We look at valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- Snags are listed in a written report with photographs.
Before the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
For landlords and managing agents
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Also near Gallows Green
Also in Gallows Green
What new roof snagging looks like in Gallows Green
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council. Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
If you let a flat or house near Marks Tey station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Margaret and St Catherine, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Gallows Green is about 4 miles west of Colchester, in Essex. If you’re in Gallows Green, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Essex, we cover Gallows Green. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
All of CO6 is within our area for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Foxes Lane and Halstead Road or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Fordham Heath (1 mile east), Fordham (1 mile north), West Bergholt (2 miles east), Wormingford (3 miles north) and Great Horkesley (4 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (4 miles east), Braintree (10 miles west), Maldon (13 miles south-west), Witham (10 miles south-west), Camulodunum (3 miles south-east) and Halstead (7 miles west).
Around Gallows Green
We work in homes and buildings around The Stanway School and The Queen's Head Public House, among other places. The closest station to Gallows Green is Marks Tey station, roughly 1.7 miles south-west. A little further out are Birch Castle (4.1 miles south) and Essex County Hospital (3.9 miles east). Open spaces near Gallows Green include Iron Latch.
What we can’t see
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- How the roof will perform for years to come
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
How the survey changes by roof type
Flashings
Chimney flashings are a frequent source of leaks and are checked closely.
Underlay and ventilation
From the loft, we check the underlay and look for condensation.
Gallows Green: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Gallows Green?
Yes, Gallows Green is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Gallows Green as anywhere else.
Is Gallows Green within the area you cover?
Yes. Gallows Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
What does a new roof inspection include?
Coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings are all checked plus gutters, ventilation and visible underlay at the eaves. We also look for debris left behind and damage to other parts.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
How long will you be on site?
A visit usually takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. You will know roughly how long when we arrange it.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Prices for new roof snagging in Gallows Green
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- How big the roof is
- House, block, shop or office
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
We will normally ask about:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The address and postcode of the property
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.